Jean-Jacques Rousseau, (1712-1778) Political philosopher, educationist and essayist Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-10] of 10 Jean-Jacques Rousseau quotesJean-Jacques Rousseau QuotesJean-Jacques Rousseau The problem is to find a form of association which will defend and protect with the whole common force the person and goods of each associate, and in which each, while uniting himself with all, may still obey himself alone, and remain as free as before.~ Jean-Jacques Rousseau There is no subjugation so perfect as that which keeps the appearance of freedom for in that way one captures volition itself.~ Jean-Jacques Rousseau Nature never deceives us; it is always we who deceive ourselves.~ Jean-Jacques Rousseau I prefer liberty with danger to peace with slavery.~ Jean-Jacques Rousseau Liberty is not to be found in any form of government; she is in the heart of the free man; he bears her with him everywhere.~ Jean-Jacques Rousseau The most absolute authority is that which penetrates into a man’s innermost being and concerns itself no less with his will than with his actions.~ Jean-Jacques Rousseau Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains.~ Jean-Jacques Rousseau There is no subjugation so perfect as that which keeps the appearance of freedom for in that way one captures volition itself.~ Jean-Jacques Rousseau Man was born free, and everywhere he is in chains.~ Jean-Jacques Rousseau The strongest is never strong enough to be always the master, unless he transforms his strength into right, and obedience into duty.~ Jean-Jacques Rousseau Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print